-CasparCG Server 2.0.4 Stable\r
+CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Beta 1\r
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Thank you for your interest in CasparCG Server, a professional software used to\r
play out and record professional graphics, audio and video to multiple outputs.\r
It has been in 24/7 broadcast production since 2006.\r
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-This release is considered tested and stable, and is intended for use in\r
-professional production.\r
+This release is NOT considered tested and stable, and it is NOT intended for use\r
+in professional production. Please use CasparCG Server 2.0.6 if you need \r
+proven stability!\r
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More information is available at http://casparcg.com/\r
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS\r
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-1. Intel processor capable of using SSSE3 instructions. Please refer to\r
+1. Intel processor capable of using SSSE3 instructions. \r
+ Please refer to\r
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSSE3 for a complete list.\r
- While AMD processors should work, CasparCG Server has only been tested on\r
+ While AMD processors probably work, CasparCG Server has only been tested on\r
Intel processors.\r
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-2. We recommend Windows 7 (64-bit,) but this software has also been used\r
- successfully on Windows 7 (32-bit) and Windows XP SP2 (32-bit only.)\r
- Using CasparCG Server on Windows 8 and Windows Vista is NOT recommended!\r
+2. Windows 7 (64-bit) strongly recommended.\r
+ CasparCG Server has also been used successfully on Windows 7 (32-bit) \r
+ and Windows XP SP2 (32-bit only.)\r
+ NOT SUPPORTED: Windows 8, Windows 2003 Server and Windows Vista.\r
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-3. A graphics card (GPU) capable of OpenGL 3.0 or higher is strongly\r
- recommended!\r
+3. A graphics card (GPU) capable of OpenGL 3.0 is required.\r
+ We strongly recommend that you use a separate graphics card, and avoid\r
+ using the built-in GPU that exists in many CPUs, since your performance\r
+ will suffer.\r
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4. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package must be installed.\r
- Free download at:\r
- http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555\r
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-5. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed\r
- Free download at: \r
- http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225702\r
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-6. You must have Flash Player 11.8 or later installed.\r
- (Included "Flash Player Installation" folder.)\r
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-7. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero" theme and "ClearType" font smoothing\r
+ See link in the Installation section below.\r
+ \r
+5. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed.\r
+ See link in the Installation section below.\r
+ \r
+6. Windows' "Aero" theme and "ClearType" font smoothing must be disabled\r
as they have been known to interfere with transparency in Flash templates,\r
and can also cause problems with Vsync when outputting to computer screens.\r
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1. Check that your system meets the requirements above.\r
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-2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server 2.0.4" folder anywhere you like.\r
+2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Beta 1" folder anywhere you like.\r
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3. Install "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package" from\r
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555\r
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-4. Install "Microsoft .NET Framework" (version 4.0 or later.)\r
- Free download at: \r
+4. Install "Microsoft .NET Framework" (version 4.0 or later) from\r
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225702\r
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-5. Install "Flash Player 11.8.800.94" \r
- "flashplayer11_8r800_94_winax.exe" in the "Flash Player Installation" folder.\r
-\r
-6. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero Theme" and "ClearType" font smoothing\r
+5. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero Theme" and "ClearType" font smoothing\r
as they can interfere with CasparCG Server's OpenGL features!\r
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-7. Start the "CasparCG_Server.exe" program and configure the settings.\r
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-7. Connect to the Server from a client, such as the CasparCG Client 2.0.5\r
- (available as a separate download.)\r
+\r
+INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL NON-GPL SOFTWARE\r
+-------------------------------------------\r
+\r
+- For Flash template support:\r
+ 1. Uninstall any previous version of the Adobe Flash Player using this file:\r
+ http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe\r
+ 2. Download and unpack\r
+ http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/installers/archive/fp_11.8.800.94_archive.zip\r
+ 3. Install Adobe Flash Player 11.8.800.94 from the unpacked archive:\r
+ fp_11.8.800.94_archive\11_8_r800_94\flashplayer11_8r800_94_winax.exe\r
+\r
+\r
+- For NewTek iVGA support, please download and install the following driver:\r
+ http://new.tk/NetworkSendRedist\r
+\r
+\r
+CONFIGURATION\r
+-------------\r
+\r
+1. Start the "CasparCG_Server.exe" program and configure the settings. Then \r
+ Click the "Restart" button to save the configuration and restart\r
+ the CasparCG Server software.\r
+\r
+2. Connect to the Server from a client software, such as the "CasparCG Client"\r
+ which is available as a separate download.\r
+\r
+\r
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DOCUMENTATION\r
Ask questions in the forum: http://casparcg.com/forum/\r
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+\r
LICENSING\r
---------\r
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-CasparCG Client is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or\r
-higher, see LICENSE.TXT for details.\r
+CasparCG is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or\r
+higher, please see LICENSE.TXT for details.\r
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The included software is provided as-is by Sveriges Televison AB.\r
More information is available at http://casparcg.com/\r
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